Your computer must have a wireless network card installed. Computer manufacturers typically indicate this by saying their equipment is WiFi enabled, or that they support 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networks. On a Macintosh computer this is often referred to as an airport card.

A mobile PC or PDA equipped with a wireless network card. User must install the network card latest updates and firmware. Make sure that you are close to an area where there is wireless connectivity. User also needs appropriate credentials (username and password).

You will need a computer with a supported wireless network card (wireless NIC), and a valid network account. You must also register your laptop with the help desk. It is recommended that you use a supported operating system. See the other questions in this FAQ for more information.

Probably. Any wireless receiver supporting the industry standard 802.11b or 802.11g protocols should work. However, in rare cases, we have found wireless receivers which had compatibility issues with the computer upon which it was installed.

If you use a wireless network to connect to the Internet, the wireless part only concerns your LAN. The communications link from your LAN to your Internet service provider (ISP) would be identical whether or not you had a wireless network. For example, if you connected an Ethernet network to the Internet via a 56K modem, when you upgraded your network to use wireless, you would still use the same 56K modem to connect to the Internet.

Yes, however it has limited web browsing capabilities. The following is a list of tested PDA's that are known to work on the UTS wireless network. The UTS Programmer's Society will be providing in-person technical support for student's connection to the new wireless network at the following locations: Support will commence after 19th February 2007 and opening times will be published daily on the Noticeboard and Posters outside Building 10 Room 380a.

You will need a laptop with a wireless network adapter that supports the 802.11b and/or 802.11g standards. If your laptop does not have built-in wireless, you may purchase a PC card from the University Bookstore or an electronics retail store. UM-St. Louis provides the Cisco VPN Client, which is required for network access. This software solution provides greater security in authentication and data transfer as compared to ordinary wireless networks.

There are two parts of a wireless connection: a (usually powerful) wireless access point (WAP), and a (relatively puny) laptop, PDA, etc. The latter can often see one or more network access points, but not have enough power to reach them. This is particularly a problem for outdoor connections.

We have attempted to cover the entire inside of the building and the courtyard. Some areas outside of the building may provide a weaker signal, depending on sources of radio interference (or lack thereof). Remember that the campus wireless network hardware uses radio waves to communicate. As with any radio transmissions, there will be some areas that are more prone to interference and some areas where reception is better.

From the drop-down box next to Data Encryption choose Disabled if the wireless network does not require security settings. If the wireless network requires security, choose the appropriate options for Network Authentication, Data Encryption, and then type in the encryption key into the Network key field. The Passphrase setting or any key generator that populates the encryption or network keys will not work with Dell wireless cards.

In order to access the EITC Wireless network, you must have a wireless card installed on your laptop or handheld device that is compatible with the 802.11b or 802.11g standard. Some of the newer laptop computers and handheld devices come with these wireless cards already built into the system. If you are unsure if your computer came with a wireless card installed, contact the product vendor for more information.

The configurations we provide through Dell and Apple supply the appropriate wireless card. If you are bringing a previously owned computer, check that it has an 802.11b/g WiFi compliant network card. Students | Prospective Students | Parents | Faculty & Staff | Alumni | Giving | Visitors & Community

Any computer and operating system that supports an 802.11b or g card will work. Systems running Linux, Apple OS, Palm, older versions of Windows and Pocket PC have all worked on our campus environment however we can not troubleshoot wireless problems in other operating systems other than Windows 2000 and XP.

Besides a wireless compatible device, you will need an 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g compatible wireless network interface card (Wireless NIC) installed and functioning properly in your wireless compatible device.

This runs into the problem that the current networking (Multicast) is not well supported across different networks - the wireless to wired scenario is particularly problematic.

long as you have a wireless access point (either a hardware device or computer with this software capability), you can connect to an existing network. The access point bridges your wireless and wired networks, allowing you to continue to use your wired hardware (router, hub, PC cards, etc.). Many access points have a port labeled "WAN" or "Uplink." Use a network cable to connect this port to any normal port on your wired network.

When entering the Library with a laptop configured for wireless access you may see a number of available wireless networks.  The strongest signal comes from the WMC Secure and Library Wireless network.  The Library Wireless network is only available for our Library laptops and workstations.  ITS created this secure subset to function as a wireless network for Library computers only.  If you are a registered user, you may checkout a Library laptop for in-house use.

Yes, notebook computers with a 802.11b Wireless Networking (either through a plug or built-in card), can connect to the Hastings network and get access to the Internet and Hastings Intranet, from anywhere in the library. Students with computers that have a wireless network card, can borrow a wireless PC card from the circulation desk. If you wish to purchase a wireless network card, Hastings Computer Services recommends the Orinoco WiFi 802.11b wireless card.

After you have entered all of your network information on your Ikan account during the registration process at your computer, you will be prompted to print out your wireless network settings, which will be in barcode form. By scanning the barcode with your Ikan device, you can set up the network configuration to your Ikan. This is the simplest way to connect Ikan to your home wireless network and is strongly recommended.

Yes. You may connect your Waterford WISP high speed internet service to either an existing or a new in-home network. We can advise you on what equipment to get, if you would like to install an-in-home network. We can also help with the installation, if desired.

HHN Internet's wireless network only manages internet type traffic. They are connected to the Internet via a backbone connection such as a TI-Line, DSL, or CABLE connection that offers higher download speeds than upload speeds. This is practical since most internet traffic has higher download vs. upload requirements.